Night Market Updates

By Camille Chidsey, Marian Lien, Britt Reints For the third summer, the Squirrel Hill Night Market will be bringing people together under the night sky for a celebration of diversity, culture, cuisine and community. Modeled after the open-air nighttime street festivals commonly found in cities across Asia and Europe, each event is designed to haveCONTINUE READING

The Steel City Harmonizers are a barbershop harmony singing group based in Pittsburgh. They are a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the largest men’s international singing organization in the world and are devoted to keeping the barbershop harmony tradition alive. The Harmonizers have been singing in Pittsburgh for over twenty years! During the JuneCONTINUE READING

Check out these great events happening in the Squirrel Hill area throughout the summer! Squirrel Hill Night Markets Enjoy food trucks, vendors, firebreathers, crafters and more at this pop-up street festival on Murray Ave. Each month, the Night Markets will have their own theme. June 17 Theme: Americana Featuring music from Steel City Harmonizers, TheCONTINUE READING

Grab your camera and get ready to tell the world about the importance of controlling litter! ALL CREATIVE FILMMAKERS are invited to submit a 2-5 minute video that educates the viewer about the impact of litter on the environment, health and beautification and litter’s relationship to storm water control. PRIZE: $100 for the winners inCONTINUE READING

In July, as part of his Welcoming Pittsburgh Initiative, Mayor Bill Peduto announced the We Move series, an assortment of ten community-led cultural celebrations. The We Move events are focused on promoting immigrant, Latino and African American inclusion in Pittsburgh while celebrating our diverse cultures. The Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition isCONTINUE READING

On Saturday, June 18th, Uncover Squirrel Hill and the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition (SHUC) presented the first Squirrel Hill Night Market* of the year. Sponsored by Littles Shoes of Pittsburgh, Eyetique and Dollar Bank, the Night Market was incredibly popular! Featuring live performances from the Squirrel Hillbillies, Buffalo Rose, and Sunburst School of Music, theCONTINUE READING